Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses

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A covered outdoor area with a stone floor, a wooden fence, and a view of a river and hills in the distance.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and a framed picture of a store.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a shelf with various decorative items, and a wall sign that reads "NEVER ENOUGH THYME".
A bedroom with a bed, a headboard, a wall sign, a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bedford, VA
  • Place, Peaks of Otter Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jefferson National Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Bedford

Bedford is home to this cottage. Claytor Nature Study Center and Thunder Ridge Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gross Orchard and Bower Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Bedford, VA

What's nearby

  • Peaks of Otter Winery - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Jefferson National Forest - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Gross Orchard - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Peaks of Otter Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 16.4 km
  • National D-Day Memorial - 15 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O.I.P - Original Italian Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Olde Liberty Station - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Peaks of Otter Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peaks of Otter Winery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$526, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mayhew Farms Cottage - Breathtaking Mt. Views Overlooking Pond & Horses located?

Situated in Bedford, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Peaks of Otter Winery and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Jefferson National Forest. Claytor Nature Study Center and Gross Orchard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucolic and beautiful, with a great view of the Peaks of Otter. Hosts were quite friendly and the rooms immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, unique setting. Responsive, friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a beautiful property! We so enjoyed sitting outside and watching the cows and birds. Very clean. And such sweet hosts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so amazing. Peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed the ponds and the eagle that flew over the ponds. The beautiful sunsets.We spent our anniversary there and will definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful cottage. My husband and I caught 13 fish as well. 1 yellow perch, 1 catfish 1 bass and 10 blue gill.. at night the sunsets were breathtaking near the mountains. I would definitely come back. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The views were absolutely breathtaking and made every morning and evening special. It was the perfect home base for exploring Bedford and the surrounding area. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a sweet, cozy home in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Very relaxing. Host and family were very nice. We loved the cottage and the view of the beautiful mountains. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place for a little getaway! The property is so beautiful and peaceful and the cottage is charming and cozy. We had an awesome weekend in Bedford and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was cozy and clean. The farm was very quiet and peaceful and the scenery was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication. Met all of our needs. Peaceful and serene setting. Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful setting, very quiet, and very nice owners. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and host. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were wonderful. Actually better than expected. Very warm and inviting. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Qwerky, fun place

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Quiet stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Second time staying here and it was just as wonderful as our first visit. Thank you for a relaxing visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

Our family loves this little place, and we will continue to come back when we have the opportunity. The location is breathtaking and the hosts are very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks Jennifer! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!!

The cottage was amazing and cozy!!! We loved the farm!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2020
Thank you Debbie! Hope to have you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mayhew Farms is the perfect place to unwind and relax away from it all.I really enjoyed being greeted everyday by Buck, the horse.The cute cottage is welcoming and comfortable.Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Loved this little cottage! Location is beautiful and the resident horse loved cheek scratches. Very peaceful and quiet. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very relaxing

Nice for homey getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy quiet serene

Peaceful and relaxing stay while in town for a wedding. Interesting floorplan, room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baseball getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with fishing and animals!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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